Fire Season Off To Slow Start, But Heat Could Cause Pickup
Upcoming heat wave will provide the fuels needed for more wildfires, and monsoons could provide the spark to get them going.
Highest Temp in 21 Years Forecast for Tucson Sunday
High of 114 leads to excessive heat warning through Wednesday night.
Excessive Heat Expected Sunday, Monday in Tucson
Temperatures are expected to top out around 113 in Tucson on Sunday.
Wildlife Crossings Give Animal Commuters the Right of Way
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Forest Officials: Too Many Unattended Campfires
Crews in Coronado Forest's Catalina District say this is peak fire season.
Southern Arizona 'Drought-Free' for First Time in Five Years
Monsoon, El Niño bring plenty of moisture, but not enough to end being water smart.
Sunday Storms Slow Two Tucson Area Wildfires
Blazes burning in Catalinas, Santa Ritas lose speed after recent monsoon downpour.
Solar Installers: Net Metering Limbo is Bad for Business
One solar installer sees layoffs coming with TEP's announcement that it will seek retroactive rate changes
Meteorologist: Incoming Storm is Start of Monsoons
Weather system will likely bring heavy winds, heavy rain by the weekend
Clearer, Better Smelling Santa Cruz River A Good Sign
River report says quality of water is improving
Arizona Fire Season Looks Bad, But Not Worst in West
El Niño weather makes Pacific Northwest and California more susceptible to fire.
EPA Rule Could Protect Tucson's Washes; Businesses Object
Rule extends law to seasonal waterways that criss-cross the city; some businesses object.
Pima County Boosts Solar Electricity Usage
Supes unanimously approve 11 new solar installations on county property
Southern Arizona Fire Season Could Be Short But Severe
Spring storm systems are delaying start, but dry fuels are still abundant
Arizona Drought Conditions Decline, But Water Issues Remain
Most of state still in moderate to severe categories drought; small Rockies snow pack remains chief worry.
